MIDDLESBROUGH could switch their attentions back to Albion midfielder Zoltan Gera if they miss out on Trabzonspor's Gokdeniz Karadeniz.

MIDDLESBROUGH could switch their attentions back to Albion midfielder Zoltan Gera if they miss out on Trabzonspor's Gokdeniz Karadeniz.

The Riverside club will be forced to review their options if they fail to agree a fee for Karadeniz who they are keen to sign having recently brought in fellow Turkish international Tuncay Sanli.

Gareth Southgate is on the look out for a right-sided midfielder and sources close to Boro suggest Gera remains on their hit-list, albeit not as first choice.

Boro tried to sign Gera back in January with Albion wanting winger Adam Johnson on loan and keeper Brad Jones plus cash in return.

The deal collapsed as Boro were unable to match Albion's valuation of Gera, with Jones then going onto sign a new contract while the stalemate between the two clubs continued.

But the Baggies are aware that Gera's value will be on the wane as he only has 12 months left on his current deal which means he will effectively be a free agent next May.

And that could open the door for Gera making a cut-price exit this summer, although Albion will want to at least re-coup the #1.5million they paid for him three years ago.

Another option for Middlesbrough may be Jonathan Greening, who has been linked with a surprise move back to the Riverside although, as yet, no official approaches have been received by Albion.

Meanwhile, Baggies boss Tony Mowbray was today still overseas after checking out potential targets over the weekend.

Albion have made it clear they will only replace like-for-like this summer which means any arrivals will depend on who leaves, inevitably holding up any incoming deals.

One player who remains on Albion's radar is Odense winger Jonas Borring, who was first revealed as a target by the Birmingham Mail a fortnight ago, as well as defender Gregory Arnolin. Craig Beattie's situation is also being monitored.

Blues have been linked with a move for wantaway defender Curtis Davies but there is little chance of him moving to St Andrews as his valuation will put him way out of their reach.

Reports that Nathan Ellington is due to have talks with two London clubs have also been dismissed by Albion and his agent Tony Finnigan.

Although the Duke remains on the transfer list, Albion have not received any bids for him, nor has he been granted permission to speak to any other clubs.

Meanwhile, Albion's reunion with Bryan Robson will be televised.

The Baggies' trip to Sheffield United has been moved to 5.20pm, but still on the original date of August 25. Albion's away game at Coventry City has been put back to Monday November 12.